Phil did a great job of carefully examining all the components of our almost 20 year old HVAC system. He took detailed photos and videos to show me the status. And he didn’t try to sell me anything else! Great experience 10/10System inspection
HVAC Services in Portland, OR
Furnace, air conditioning and heat pump service for Portland neighborhoods, run from our office at 4409 SE 24th Ave in Southeast Portland. Older homes, oil-to-gas conversions and ductless retrofits are a large part of our Portland work.
Our Portland Office on SE 24th Ave
Efficiency Heating & Cooling, Portland Office
4409 SE 24th Ave, Suite 35
Portland, OR 97202
Phone
(503) 698-5588
Hours
Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. Weekends by appointment. 24/7 emergency line.
Google rating for this office
4.9 out of 5 stars from 496 Google reviews. Read this office's reviews on Google
Neighborhoods closest to this office include Brooklyn, Creston-Kenilworth, Hosford-Abernethy, Richmond, Sellwood-Moreland, Reed, Eastmoreland, Woodstock and Hawthorne. Technicians from this office cover every Portland neighborhood, from St. Johns to Lents.
Portland HVAC Work Starts With the House
Much of inner Portland was built between 1900 and 1940. Craftsman bungalows, Old Portland foursquares and early ranches were designed for wood, coal or oil heat, and many were converted to gas decades later with ductwork squeezed in wherever it fit.
That history drives most of our Portland service calls. Undersized returns, ducts in unconditioned attics, old oil furnaces still in the basement and second floors that never had cooling at all.
Portland HVAC Services From This Office
- Ductless and ducted heat pumps for homes with radiators, baseboard heat or no cooling
- Furnace replacement, including oil-to-gas and oil-to-heat-pump conversions
- Central AC installation on existing furnace ductwork
- Duct sealing for attic and basement runs in older homes
- Air quality and filtration for wildfire smoke days
- Furnace repair, AC repair and 24/7 emergency service
Cooling Older Portland Homes After the 2021 Heat Dome
The June 2021 heat wave set Portland's all-time record of 116 degrees at the airport, as shown in NOAA Climate.gov's chart of Portland daily temperatures. Many inner Portland homes had no cooling at all, and second-floor bedrooms in bungalows and foursquares stayed hot well into the night.
Since then, a large share of our Portland installs are heat pumps added to homes that never had air conditioning. In homes with ducts, a ducted heat pump can replace both the old furnace and the missing AC. In homes heated by radiators or baseboard, ductless heads go in the rooms that overheat first, usually upstairs bedrooms.
We check attic insulation and duct condition at the same visit. A new heat pump connected to leaky attic ducts will lose a large share of its cooling before it reaches the room.
What Portland Customers Say About This Office
Joe called around Portland looking for someone who repairs ductwork, not just cleans it, after finding a leak in his duct system. Our Portland team handled the repair.
"Called so many companies to find someone who did duct work beyond cleaning (I had a leak in the duct) and.so glad I got a hold of these guys. Professional, fast, and thorough. Great all around!"
Joe Chiovaro, Google review
Leaky ducts are common in older Portland homes, and we repair and seal them as a stand-alone job.
Jencina asked us to quote a heat pump for her house. Jason walked the property and priced several options for her to compare.
"Jason came out for an estimate for a heat pump for my house. He listened to what I was looking for function-wise, evaluated the property, gave me a quote with 4 options, and explained the pros and cons of each. He was thorough, friendly, and not at all condescending (women, if you know, you know). Very professional."
Jencina Butler, Google review
Every heat pump estimate from this office includes more than one option, with the tradeoffs explained in writing.
Book HVAC Service in Portland
Call the Portland office or schedule a visit online. For metro-wide information about our company, visit the Efficiency Heating & Cooling home page.
How much does furnace replacement cost in Portland?
Gas furnace installations typically run $4,495-$9,000, depending on size, efficiency and how much ductwork and venting work the house needs. Premium variable-speed systems top out around $12,500. We give a written quote after an in-home visit.
Do I need air conditioning in Portland?
More Portland homeowners are adding it. The June 2021 heat wave reached 116 degrees at Portland International Airport, and upstairs bedrooms in older homes can stay hot overnight during any heat wave. A heat pump adds cooling and replaces much of your heating at the same time.
What is the best HVAC system for an older Portland home?
It depends on what the house has now. Homes with usable ductwork often do well with a ducted heat pump. Homes with radiators or baseboard heat usually do better with ductless heat pumps that leave walls and trim intact.
Where is your Portland office?
At 4409 SE 24th Ave, Suite 35, Portland, OR 97202, in Southeast Portland. Technicians from this office cover every Portland neighborhood.
Does Efficiency Heating & Cooling offer emergency service in Portland?
Yes. Our emergency line is answered 24/7 for no-heat and no-cooling calls in every Portland neighborhood, with technicians dispatched from our Portland, Milwaukie and Happy Valley offices.
What rebates are available for Portland HVAC upgrades?
Energy Trust of Oregon offers rebates on qualifying high-efficiency heat pumps, furnaces, and smart thermostats. We'll identify the current utility and Energy Trust incentives your installation may qualify for and list confirmed savings in your estimate. Eligibility and offers can change. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit covered qualifying improvements through 2025 and does not apply to a new 2026 installation.
Reviews from Portland homeowners
A few recent Google reviews from homeowners across the metro. We don't edit them.
Efficiency Heating and Cooling came out to our home to do general maintenance on our furnace and heat pump, and also level our heat pump. Tristan was our technician. His work was efficient and thorough. He explained everything he did and told me what Efficiency H&C had to offering the way of maintenance programs. I am very happy with the services we received.Furnace & heat pump maintenance
This was my first time working with this company, and it was an amazing experience! Wayne was super personable, and explained things thoroughly and transparently. The cost was reasonable and that was with the maintenance membership program we joined. Highly recommend this business!Maintenance membership
I definitely recommend Efficiency! On this year's hottest day my AC quit working and Efficiency was able to send a technician right out. He fixed it quickly (luckily it was not a major issue) and now I'm basking in cool air. Thank you so much!AC repair
Tristan was very thorough with diagnosing the issues with my system and walked me through them so I could better understand my options for repair. We’ve had a few HVAC techs look at our system over the last decade or so, and Tristan was by far the best.System diagnosis
Jason came out for an estimate for a heat pump for my house. He listened to what I was looking for function-wise, evaluated the property, gave me a quote with 4 options, and explained the pros and cons of each. He was thorough, friendly, and not at all condescending (women, if you know, you know). Very professional.Heat pump estimate
I bought a furnace from these folks over 10 years ago and was very impressed with their work. I've had them tune up my furnace every year since and it's still the great quality and friendly service. They are dependable and knowledgeable every time I deal with them. I highly recommend them.Furnace install & tune-ups
Efficiency Heating and Cooling is a great company to work with. They gave me multiple options based on personal wants/needs with my 100+ year old house and were patient helping educate me and navigate to a decision. They were prompt, scheduling was easy, very professional, knowledgeable, and walked through with me how my system works once the job was complete. Couldn’t be happier from beginning to end and would heartily recommend them!100+ year old home
Called so many companies to find someone who did duct work beyond cleaning (I had a leak in the duct) and.so glad I got a hold of these guys. Professional, fast, and thorough. Great all around!Duct leak repair
Hire them immediately! Super fair pricing, great service. My Technician, Tristian was communicative and thorough. I tried hiring another company prior and they had me pre-pay, after tons of no shows and shoddy work followed by more no shows I demanded my money back and happily gave it to Efficiency Heating and Cooling.HVAC service
Tristan was very professional. He was on time and explained everything thoroughly. I appreciated the no pressure conversation of future work that could be done with my heating system.Heating system service
What a great experience with Efficiency. From the estimate process to installation, they made everything seamless and easy. When we hit an unexpected snag during installation, they kept us well informed about what was going on how it might affect the timeline. They got everything done and the system is working great!System installation
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